HESI Admission Assessment Exam

The HESI A² exam is the official Pre-Admission Exam accepted by the Practical Nursing
program. It is the replacement for the TEAS starting with application submitted for January
1, 2016 and thereafter. Students MUST obtain a minimum overall score of 75 completed for all 9 areas of the exam and a score of 75% in the Math section. The
cumulative score (Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Grammar, Math, Reading Comprehension,
Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Learning Style Inventory, and Personality Traits
Profile) will be used to determine a student’s score.

Students can study for the HESI A2 exam by purchasing the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review (3rd edition) study guide. It is located a most major book retailers. Students can also obtain
free HESI practice questions to prepare for the exam.

The HESI A² exam may be taken 3 times during a calendar year with scores at least
61 days apart. The test is valid for 2 years. The test may be taken at any of the
Palm Beach State College testing centers, as well as any outside testing centers that
carry the nine (9) section HESI A² exam, in order to be considered for admission to
the Practical Nursing Program. There is a $60 fee for this exam. Payment must be made
in person at a Palm Beach State College Cashier’s Office. Receipt must be presented
to the test center on the day of testing along with a valid photo ID. No exceptions.

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